German-English translations for rechenschaft ablegen

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We should not be doing things for which we cannot account. Wir sollten nichts tun, für das wir keine Rechenschaft ablegen können. We have to be accountable; we have to report back to our people. Wir müssen Rechenschaft ablegen; wir müssen unseren Bürgern Bericht erstatten. We shall have to account for our decision to our fellow citizens. Wir werden für unsere Entscheidungen vor unseren Mitbürgerinnen und Mitbürgern Rechenschaft ablegen müssen.
account toI dont have to account to you for my actions.

presentThe barbaric practice continues to the present dayThe present manager has been here longer than the last oneIs there a doctor present? Several people were present when the event took place
show
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The cars dull finish showed years of neglectAll he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paperCould you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome